TABLE II.
Baseline Characteristics of Participants for PA, APFT, and CHD Risk Factors
| Variable | FFL (N = 48) | TRAD (N = 46) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | |||
| Total PA | 211.4 (46.6) | 223.8 (58.4) | 0.26 |
| Moderate Intensity PA | 21.9 (36.5) | 46.8 (60.0) | 0.02 |
| Hard Intensity PA | 19.2 (43.0) | 7.2 (13.9) | 0.07 |
| Very Hard Intensity PA | 2.4 (5.2) | 10.8 (27.4) | 0.05 |
| Steps Walked/Day | 6415.9 (2858.8) | 7300.6 (4064.9) | 0.22 |
| APFT Variables | |||
| 2-Mile Run (s) | 1405.6 (424.8) | 1332.3 (433.8) | 0.41 |
| Push-up (No.) | 38.5 (12.7) | 41.51 (13.6) | 0.27 |
| Sit-up (No.) | 45.1 (13.6) | 47.1 (12.01) | 0.47 |
| Total APFT Score (0–300) |
159.5 (40.5) | 158.5 (36.3) | 0.90 |
| 2-Mile Run Score (0–100) |
29.0 (24.6) | 31.5 (24.9) | 0.64 |
| Sit-up Score (0–100) |
58.7 (19.4) | 60.8 (16.7) | 0.72 |
| Push-up Score (0–100) | 69.3 (13.0) | 68.6 (11.8) | 0.58 |
| CHD Risk Factors | |||
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) |
120.2 (16.5) | 125.7 (15.3) | 0.10 |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) |
74.7 (11.9) | 77.5 (10.2) | 0.24 |
| BM1 (kg/m2) | 28.6 (5.1) | 29.8 (3.8) | 0.18 |
| TC (mg/dL) | 185.8 (39.1) | 183.4 (32.6) | 0.74 |
| HDL-C (mg/dL) | 54.1 (16.1) | 45.8 (10.0) | 0.01 |
| LDL-C (mg/dL) | 109.6 (38.0) | 111.7 (32.1) | 0.78 |
| TC/HDL Ratio | 3.8 (1.4) | 4.2 (1.1) | 0.12 |
Values are mean ± SD except where indicated. Independent sample t test. The p values are for comparing the FFL and TRAD groups. Total PA is the sum of moderate, hard, and very hard intensity PA.